Summary:Moscow Mountain has over 60 miles of dedicated (horse free!) single track with trails ranging from fast and swooshy to quick and technical. For the most part its well buffed out- leave the full squish at home; not uncommon to see a fully rigid bike up there! It is single-speed friendly too (32x20 is good). Expect some good downhills and power climbs.

NOTHING IS MARKED! 100% of the mountain is private, and the land owners don't want signage, so nothing is marked! go to BikeMoscow.org, pay $15 and get all of the maps. Or go to the local bike shop and photograph the big huge 10' poster :-) Itsnot like you'll get lost, since all trials come back to the top of bottom of the mountain, but it'll be easier that way.

Recommended Route:headwaters: a quick loop that is good for after work or a quick evening visit ride. CCW is easier, but CW is better.

cave- the crown jewel of the mountain, but not the easy to get to

LaFortune's flight- a great downhill singletrack. Take this into Private lands for 5+ miles of singletrack downhill with about a dozen bridges.

Summary:If you like pedaling, this is a great mountain. If you don't like to pedal, this is still a good mountain. More single track XC than anything else, but there are a few roads that can be ridden too. bikemoscow.org has a ton of great info about the trails, and well worth the $15 membership.

Recommended Route:All of it. Four corners is a great starting point.

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Summary:Got to check out Moscow Mountain while visiting the area and was impressed with the trails. The area offers over a dozen interconnected loops, though without a local guide it is challenging to know where you are since nothing is marked. However, the Headwaters Trail is a six mile loop on the west side of the mountain which has small signs and is super fun and fast in both directions. Great rolling, bermed ascend and descent.

Recommended Route:Getting with a group ride from the shop in town is a great way to learn about the other trails...unless you're up for exploring.

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Review DateJanuary 16, 2004

Overall Rating 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:Once a week

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Reviewed by: mountain goat
,
Cross Country Rider

Summary:Considering the fact that trail riding is only 10 minutes outside of Moscow, I think the trails are excellent. I just spent my first summer here in Moscow and explored a good portion of the mountain. There ARE a variety of trails at all skill levels. Those that 'dis' the mountain don't know what it's like to live in an area without quick trail access.

Recommended Route:Starting at Headwaters Trail off Lewis Rd. is the best. Since you are at the west end of the mountain, you can make a long ride via any combination of trails to the east end of the mountain and back.

Other recommended trails in the same area:If you have the time to drive an hour northwest of Moscow, I'd highly recommend riding in the Whitepine Campground area. There's great singletrack up in them thar hills!

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Review DateMarch 31, 2003

Overall Rating 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:Once a month

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Reviewed by: Will
, from Spokane, Wa

Summary:For those who are crazy like me, ride it after the first light snow and for the last few weeks of march/early april. disk brakes recomended, i ran throiugh a set of pads in one day on my v-brakes:). yup, can ride everywhere, though most isnt really technical. Wish it had a buit more singletrack, oh well.

Recommended Route:Pretty much the whole thing, whatever you want. There is technical stuff, you just gotta be adventurous. Try headwaters trail, thats good stuff.

Other recommended trails in the same area:Well, if you wanna ride through a bunch of wheat fields and farms, go ahead, but this is just about the only mountain in the area. urban biking doesnt count, but there is some of that around at both Wazzu and UofI. could go bum around steptoe butte if you really want to, dont know whats up there yet.

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